Wall Street tumbles on Brexit, June 20–24
U.S. equities sank after Britain’s surprise decision to leave the European Union. The main U.S. indices all lost more than 3% on June 24, erasing year-to-date gains for the S&P…
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Orion to finance Premier Gold
When it comes to financing companies in the mining sector, private equity firms typically call the shots. But in a deal announced on May 31, Orion Mine Finance appears to…
US stocks surge, May 23–27
U.S. indexes gained ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen hinted at a possible interest rate hike in the coming months. The Dow Jones…
Agnico drills prospects across Canada, Sweden and Mexico
VANCOUVER — Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) has reported another strong quarter to start 2016, and it is giving the market a more detailed look into its exploration portfolio that…
Auryn touts ‘district-scale’ potential at Committee Bay
VANCOUVER — Explorers often opine on district-scale discovery potential. But when it comes to Auryn Resources (TSXV: AUG) same claim for its massive land position on the Committee Bay gold belt in Nunavut,…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 7: On gold discoveries and technical difficulties
Lesley Stokes and Matt Keevil overcome long odds and technical challenges courtesy of Windows 10 to deliver another riveting episode on time and on budget. Topics include discussion on a…
Falco to move Horne 5 from PEA straight to feasibility
Luc Lessard has worked on 11 open-pit and underground mine builds during his career as a mining engineer, including the Canadian Malartic gold mine, but he isn’t finished yet. The…
Agnico Eagle making a splash at Whale Tail
Excitement is building for Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) at its Amaruq gold project, 300 km west of Hudson Bay, as exploration geologists unveil a robust mineralized system…
Agnico sees ‘stable’ production for the next three years
Agnico Eagle Mines’ (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) disciplined balance of costs and growth has set it up for a solid three years of production ahead, despite the current volatility in the markets.
TSX ends mixed, Feb. 1-5
Toronto’s S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped 0.5% to 12,763.99 after a poor jobs report, while oil prices dropped and gold prices rebounded. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index rose 9.4% to 45.25, while the S&P/TSX Capped Diversified…
Wall Street stocks down sharply, Jan. 4-8
The opening week of 2016 marked the worst first week in history for Wall Street stocks, as oil prices fell to their lowest level in more than a decade and concerns about slowing growth in China spooked global markets. Manufacturing data in…
TSX drops, Jan 4-8
Canada’s benchmark index posted a triple-digit loss in the new year. The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 4.3%, or 564.5 points to 12,445.45, despite a positive jobs report. The S&P/TSX Capped Diversified Metals & Mining Index…